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Posted: 20-Mar-25
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: R3738
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Position: Area Head and Full-time Faculty in Architectural Design
Reports to: Chair of the Department of Material and Sculptural Studies
The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) invites applications for a one-year full-time faculty position as Area Head of the Architectural Design program. MICA is a private art and design college nationally known for the high quality of its undergraduate programs, its dedication to student learning and teaching excellence, and its distinction in fine art and design at national and international levels. This position is planned as a one-year special contract with the potential for renewal for up to 3 years at a non-tenure institution. The preferred start date is August 2025.
About Architectural Design and the Department Material and Sculptural Studies:
Architectural Design is an established program at MICA that is evolving to meet the needs of future generations of students interested in studying the field from the context of a BFA program within a stand-alone school of art and design. While it is currently situated within the Department of Material and Sculptural Studies, it is seen as an integral part of the forthcoming Design and Innovation major. The current program serves a small number of majors and is expected to educate students interested in integrating architectural practices with other art and design disciplines.
Job Description:
Full-time faculty teach 3 courses per semester, ranging from introductory First Year Experience to senior thesis level coursework. This is a leadership position that is intended to head the program, including curricular development and integration of Architectural Design within a larger undergraduate context. As such, it includes a course release and stipend to support that work. In addition, full-time faculty members at MICA participate in departmental and institution-wide committee service, and are expected to maintain an ongoing professional practice.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished professional who has experience working in transdisciplinary contexts that integrate architectural and broader design practices. They will be able to help guide the transition of the program into its next iteration while meeting the needs of current students.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Teaching five undergraduate studio classes per academic year, (2 fall/3 spring or 3 fall/2 spring).
- Overseeing the regular operations of the Architectural Design program
- Curricular Development that aligns Architectural Design within the Design Innovation and related programs.
- Program advising for current and incoming Architectural Design students
- Participation in departmental and institutional service
- Managing the departmental operating budget and participation in the capital budget process.
Minimum Requirements:
- BArch, BFA, or BA in Architecture, Architectural Design, or related field
- Teaching experience at the college level beyond graduate assistantships
- Strong professional accomplishment demonstrated by a record of activity in the field
- Personal commitment to teaching on an undergraduate level using pedagogical approaches that are relevant and responsive to our student body
- Capable of teaching at all levels of undergraduate education including MICAs First Year Experience
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment, participating in advising, curriculum development and review, institutional and departmental committee service, and scheduled departmental and student activities
Preferred Qualification:
- Masters degreein Architecture, Architectural Design, or related field
- Knowledgeable about contemporary architectural practices, history, and theory and their relationship to broader social, cultural, economic, scientific, and technological contexts
- Familiarity with adaptation architecture
- Experience teaching with analog and digital fabrication tools
- Shows promise or proven ability to enrich the aims of the department and the College
- Administrative and/or project management experience within professional and/or academic environments
Additional Information:
This is a one-year full-time faculty appointment that may be renewed for up to three years. The faculty are represented by the SEIU Local 500.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and College policy ranging from $56,246 to 146,325. Excellent benefits package.
Apply: The College will review applications as received. The position will remain open until filled. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
Application Instructions:
*Applications MUST be initiated via the MICA website. During your application on MICAs website, you will be redirected to Slideroom to upload supporting materials as directed below. After you have uploaded your materials on Slideroom, please complete your application on MICAs website.
Slideroom: You will be asked to login or create a login and submit one multi-page PDF document.
The multi-page PDF document should include:
- A letter of application
- Comprehensive CV
- A portfolio consisting of:
- 10 professional work samples
- 10 student work samples
- Names and contact information including address, phone, and email for three references
- Please format the PDF document for screen resolution and viewing. No physical media are requested and sent materials will not be returned.
Conditions of Employment:
- Conditions: Satisfactory Background Check
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of a job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to (amt) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)
- Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually (minimal, moderate, or high).
- Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)
Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.
